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What Would Jackie Do?: An Inspired Guide to Distinctive Living
We can’t help but want to be like her: Exuding unmatched poise and style, she continues to fascinate people of all ages. But how would Jackie have handled the twenty-first-century? What would she think about a society that celebrates outsized egos, instant everything, and casual rules of conduct? How might she dress for the office, scan for a man, accessorize a home—and ge...more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
December 29th 2005
by Gotham
(first published November 1st 2005)
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As the title suggests, this is a guide to being a lady. In a time when women work in male- dominated industries and feel the pressure to "man" up, here comes a book on how to act feminine and yet stand your ground.
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis embodied style, grace and poise. How would Jackie dress for the office? Are pearls really necessary? Would the First Lady give gift cards at Christmas or present hand-selected gifts? These are the type of questions and more that are answered using Ja...more
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis embodied style, grace and poise. How would Jackie dress for the office? Are pearls really necessary? Would the First Lady give gift cards at Christmas or present hand-selected gifts? These are the type of questions and more that are answered using Ja...more
I have always adrimred Jackie as someone who, in the limelight of life, handled such an array of difficult situations with aplomb and grace. I know she was not a perfect person, but if someone has found a formula that works for certain situations I am all for learning the pro's and con's from them. While not actually written by Jackie O the ladies that wrote the book obviously paid attention to her life and did a lot of research. It has a lot of good advice, quite a bit of that is useful for nor...more
fun! fun! fun! for anyone who has a bit of a fascination with mrs. camelot this book is just down right tasty!
being one who has a certain curiosity about the former first lady and admired her fashion, flare and manner this is a truly fun book.
being one who has a certain curiosity about the former first lady and admired her fashion, flare and manner this is a truly fun book.
Jun 06, 2007
Jessica
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I'll flat-out say it. This book is a waste of paper and ink. It makes me cringe.
Now, I certainly wasn't expecting a Pulitzer Prize effort or anything, but I thought, maybe, it would be cute. I came by the book for free, and figured I could browse through it after a long day at work when I didn't want to have to think about anything important for the rest of the day. You know, like "What Not to Wear" or "Mean Girls" in book form. Cheesy, but cute, and relaxing.
Instead of being called "What Would...more
Now, I certainly wasn't expecting a Pulitzer Prize effort or anything, but I thought, maybe, it would be cute. I came by the book for free, and figured I could browse through it after a long day at work when I didn't want to have to think about anything important for the rest of the day. You know, like "What Not to Wear" or "Mean Girls" in book form. Cheesy, but cute, and relaxing.
Instead of being called "What Would...more
I loved this book! It provides insight of how to act in all types of situations and still be a lady unlike what is being shown on tv and reality shows. It is refreshing that one's values are not unfounded and although rare, one should continue to have standards and continue regardless of society. This is guide to dress situations and still perceived as a lady. I will own this book and it reinforces ones values.
Fun and easy read! This book gives concrete stories and first-hand testimonies about how Jacqueline Kennedy handled certain situations in her life: her thoughts on fashion, decorating, manners, hosting, love, careers, motherhood, etc. The book is nicely sectioned off into little blurbs on the different topics, so it is easy just to pick it up and start reading.
I personally loved the inclusion of some of Jackie's favorite recipes, and I liked knowing which brands of make-up and toiletries she pre...more
I personally loved the inclusion of some of Jackie's favorite recipes, and I liked knowing which brands of make-up and toiletries she pre...more
Another one of my manners and ettiquette books! This one analyzes the life of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis and explains how we can be more like her!
Jackie is a very classy lady. She came from a wealthy, well-to-do family, married into two very wearlthy families, and spent her life in the lime light, yet she never let it go to her head. I would have rather this book been more about Jackie's life, but instead we spent more time reading about the authors' opinion on what Jackie did. I found t...more
Jackie is a very classy lady. She came from a wealthy, well-to-do family, married into two very wearlthy families, and spent her life in the lime light, yet she never let it go to her head. I would have rather this book been more about Jackie's life, but instead we spent more time reading about the authors' opinion on what Jackie did. I found t...more
So what I wanted, and was told I would be getting was a light hearted bit of fashion and life advice that from the life of Jackie O. Instead I got the most annoying book ever about how to live my life assuming that I have access to millionaire men and multiple homes. Not fun.
I couldn't finish this book. Truth be told, I didn't make it very far in. I was hoping d
For a fun read sprinkled with stories fromJackie's life. Instead this is a dull book that occasionally has the strength to rose up and insult my intelligence.
For a fun read sprinkled with stories fromJackie's life. Instead this is a dull book that occasionally has the strength to rose up and insult my intelligence.
Loved this book so much. I walkways though Jackie presented herself as a lady. I liked this book so much I'm going to read the Audrey and Grace books following the same theme.
Original and funny guide on how to live your life like Jackie (if that is what you aspire to) It gives you some insight into he rlife but there is not that much gossip.
THIS BOOK WAS A TRIP!!!! fun read.. and interesting... and pointless... I loved it .. because if something like THIS can get published then SO CAN I!!!....
I have always admired Jackie. She's one of my heros. This is a great guide to dignity, style, elegance, and life.
Turns out there's not much Jackie would do that I want to do. She's not much better than her husband.
This book had some good ideas in it. It is a good reminder of how women should look and act. I think giving this book would be a good gift giving idea.
Boring, trivial, and despite the author's intention it made me very much dislike Jackie O.
While parts of this book were interesting i think the author failed in two ways. one, I didn't think she was successful in creating advice for the "every day woman." It was more advice geared toward richer women, just not as rich as Jackie. Also, while some of the advice and ideas were current, some of it seemed kind of outdated. I don't think she was able to transform a Jackie kind of woman into a completely modern woman. I like the information about Jackie, her relationships with other people,...more
this was a Christmas gift and i am really looking forward to reading it! thank you L & G!
Feb 18, 2013
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Picked it up because I love Jackie. It's all about being a lady. Charming and interesting.
Love Jackie! She was the ultimate first lady until Michelle Obama came along! :)
I just read this book, but the site would not let me choose the "read" button. This phenonmenon keeps happening, and I am growing more and more disillusioned with this site.
The book was good, but I now know more than I want or need to know about Jackie Kennedy Onassis. I learned a couple of good things though about fashion: Fogal hosiery--which I will purchase when school starts again, and the Navajo sandal. I am off to Walmart today to try and find a suitable Navajo sandal knock off.
The book was good, but I now know more than I want or need to know about Jackie Kennedy Onassis. I learned a couple of good things though about fashion: Fogal hosiery--which I will purchase when school starts again, and the Navajo sandal. I am off to Walmart today to try and find a suitable Navajo sandal knock off.
I LOVED this book. It was a fun, easy read that created a monster!
Another fun one. Beach read.
Wasn't what I thought it would be. Definitely a quick read. Made me want to read more about JBKO.
$$$$$
she is an ISFP!
she is an ISFP!
Fun read..
Fun to read.
One word, stupid.
Okay, it might be a little silly and disingenuous to be patterning one's life after another's. That said, there's some decent advice in there on being the best you can be...at least in some ways - a good hostess, a gracious loser/winner, and generally bearable in society. For a gal who's basically awkward and fundamentally clumsy, it's helpful to have a framework to follow. And it's a fun read.
Most important, it was a gift from my very best friend in the whole world.
Most important, it was a gift from my very best friend in the whole world.
definitely a Jackie-O esk life book. If you want to look and breathe Jackie this book is for you.
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